“One of the core values of our society is the rule of law,” Jason Plummer told the Metro East Sun. “I don’t think there should be sanctuary cities or sanctuary states because it goes against our core values.

As Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton continued to collect support and signatures for his campaign to oust Sen. Bill Haine (D-Alton), he said he has been hearing frustration and negativity at the doorsteps of voters.

Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton doesn't agree with other state conservatives calling on Gov. Bruce Rauner to give up on his re-election bid because he enacted legislation to force taxpayers to foot the bill for abortions in Illinois.